Final answer:
An unresponsive patient not breathing normally but with a pulse is in respiratory arrest. This condition requires immediate medical intervention to support breathing.
Step-by-step explanation:
If the patient is unresponsive, not breathing normally (or only gasping) but has a pulse, they are in Respiratory arrest. Respiratory arrest occurs when breathing stops but there is still a pulse, which is different from cardiac arrest where the heart stops beating. In respiratory arrest, the individual is not getting enough oxygen due to the lack of effective breathing, which can quickly become fatal if not promptly treated with methods to support respiration, such as ventilation.